Ben Madden

Ben Madden is a principal at the fractional human resources management firm HR Action. He is an experienced HR executive with nearly 20 years of experience guiding strategic HR decisions for fast-growth companies across industries including government contracting, IT startups, and professional services. As SVP of Human Resources at The Ambit Group, a large government contracting systems integrator, Madden played a key role in driving 5x workforce growth, integrating two acquisitions, and facilitating the company’s successful sale in 2022. Under his leadership, Ambit twice earned Best Places to Work recognition from The Washington Post.​ 

His expertise spans talent acquisition, employee engagement, benefits, and full employee lifecycle management. He is an active leader in the HR community, serving on the board of NOVA SHRM, including two terms as president. Madden earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan and his master’s degree at American University.